Michael Stiehl, M.S., is a Chapin Hall Senior Policy Analyst, with over two decades of experience in public policy related to child welfare, community development, education, and human services. His expertise in data science, GIS, and implementation support has been instrumental in streamlining complex systems and enhancing policy effectiveness across the country. In his role on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation project, Michael leads initiatives focused on technology development and implementation, data management and analysis, and rate setting strategies. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, holding a Master’s Degree in Community Development.